Dog care

Care for every
stage of life.

From first puppy vaccinations to senior comfort and weight management, Mecco is with your dog through every chapter.

Veterinarian examining a dachshund on the exam table

Dog care at Mecco

Puppy care

A strong start makes for a healthy adult dog:

  • Full first examination and health check
  • A vaccination course spaced for developing immunity
  • Deworming and flea and tick prevention
  • Microchipping and a written health record
  • Nutrition, socialisation and neutering advice

Vaccination

Vaccination protects dogs against distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis, parainfluenza and other serious diseases. Rabies vaccination is recommended for every dog. We build a schedule around your dog’s age, lifestyle and risk, and keep the records you will need for boarding or travel.

Parasite prevention

  • Year-round flea and tick control for our warm coastal climate
  • Regular deworming for intestinal worms
  • Screening and treatment for tick-borne disease
  • Preventive advice tailored to your dog’s daily environment

Dental care

Dental disease causes pain, infection and damage to the heart and kidneys if left untreated. We examine the mouth at every wellness visit and provide professional cleaning and extractions when needed, along with home-care guidance.

Skin and allergy problems

  • Itching, scratching and hair loss
  • Flea allergy and parasite-related skin disease
  • Bacterial and yeast infections
  • Food and environmental allergies
  • Chronic or recurring skin conditions

Surgery

From neutering and spaying to soft tissue procedures and lump removal, we plan every operation carefully and monitor patients closely throughout. Pain management and a clear aftercare plan are part of every surgery.

Senior dog care

Older dogs benefit from more frequent attention. We monitor for:

  • Arthritis and joint pain
  • Heart and kidney disease
  • Dental disease
  • Vision and hearing changes
  • Weight and mobility changes

Weight management and routine health checks

Being overweight increases the risk of joint disease, diabetes and heart problems. At every wellness visit we assess body condition and, when needed, build a realistic weight-management plan with you. Annual — and for seniors, twice-yearly — check-ups keep small concerns from becoming big ones.

Dog health articles

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Dogs

Puppy Vaccination: A Complete Guide for New Owners

What to vaccinate, when to start, and why a single injection is never enough to protect a growing puppy.

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Dogs

Tick Control for Dogs in Coastal Tanzania

Ticks are more than a nuisance — in coastal Tanzania they carry real diseases. Here is how to protect your dog.

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Dogs

Common Skin Diseases in Dogs

Itching, hair loss and redness have many causes. Finding the right one is the key to lasting relief.

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Dog care at Mecco

Keep your dog thriving.

Book an appointment for a check-up, vaccination or treatment and let us help your dog live well.